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Maple Cut Quality Tree Service

Located In:
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Maple Cut Quality Tree Service

Located In:
5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
124 local quotes requested

Maple Cut Quality Tree Service is a well known tree service company in the area of Addison IL. High-quality tree services - tree removal, tree trimming, tree pruning and much more just a phone call away! We are also here to handle any those Emergencies you might have! Contact today and let us do the job for you! Check/Cash/Zelle

"Hired maple cut many times. Jerrys crew is polite, effective, efficient & detail oriented. Need tree trimming or removal? Call Jerry!"

Jeffrey P on February 2025

Maple Cut Quality Tree Service is a well known tree service company in the area of Addison IL. High-quality tree services - tree removal, tree trimming, tree pruning and much more just a phone call away! We are also here to handle any those Emergencies you might have! Contact today and let us do the job for you! Check/Cash/Zelle

"Hired maple cut many times. Jerrys crew is polite, effective, efficient & detail oriented. Need tree trimming or removal? Call Jerry!"

Jeffrey P on February 2025


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RIVERA CONCRETE PAVING

320 South Cindy Ln
3.81(
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RIVERA CONCRETE PAVING

320 South Cindy Ln
3.81(
31
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Approved Pro
893 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"They did a poor job. Within 3 months, plants started growing in between the asphalt. The company refuses to come fix it and is adamant it is done correctly against seal coating companies saying that it is poorly done. I was informed to seal coat the aspahlt within 3 months/in fall, and the driveway didnt last that long. He refuses to give me the terms and conditions to the "warranty" on the driveway despite several times asking. He only picks up responses to getting paid and accepting work. Also do not view the "estimate", it is a trick to get you to accept their work. Communication is difficult with this company unless its about giving them money. Would not recommend."

Luckie C on September 2025

Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"They did a poor job. Within 3 months, plants started growing in between the asphalt. The company refuses to come fix it and is adamant it is done correctly against seal coating companies saying that it is poorly done. I was informed to seal coat the aspahlt within 3 months/in fall, and the driveway didnt last that long. He refuses to give me the terms and conditions to the "warranty" on the driveway despite several times asking. He only picks up responses to getting paid and accepting work. Also do not view the "estimate", it is a trick to get you to accept their work. Communication is difficult with this company unless its about giving them money. Would not recommend."

Luckie C on September 2025


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GABE'S PAVERS IRRIGATION

941 Jeri Lane
4.98(
42
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GABE'S PAVERS IRRIGATION

941 Jeri Lane
4.98(
42
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
117 local quotes requested

Free Estimates on: Landscape Services: Yard clean up, edging, mulching. Brick Pavers: Install new or repair old brick walkways and patios. Irrigation Systems: Install new, maintain old, winterizing. Tree removal: All sizes from small to large. Snow Removal: Commercial or Residential

"Gabe's tree service successfully removed a large oak tree from my yard. Gabe and his crew were professional, hardworking, friendly, reliable, and fairly priced the project. They arrived on time, carefully performed the removal with no damage to surrounding planting, and clean up was thorough. I readily recommend Gabe's tree service and plan to use his services again. Thank you, Gabe and crew, for an A+ job!"

Sandra M on June 2025

Free Estimates on: Landscape Services: Yard clean up, edging, mulching. Brick Pavers: Install new or repair old brick walkways and patios. Irrigation Systems: Install new, maintain old, winterizing. Tree removal: All sizes from small to large. Snow Removal: Commercial or Residential

"Gabe's tree service successfully removed a large oak tree from my yard. Gabe and his crew were professional, hardworking, friendly, reliable, and fairly priced the project. They arrived on time, carefully performed the removal with no damage to surrounding planting, and clean up was thorough. I readily recommend Gabe's tree service and plan to use his services again. Thank you, Gabe and crew, for an A+ job!"

Sandra M on June 2025


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J&S Tree Service Inc

430 E Fay Ave.
4.73(
95
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J&S Tree Service Inc

430 E Fay Ave.
4.73(
95
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
112 local quotes requested

J & S Tree Service Inc. is bonded, licensed, and fully insured so you can feel confident when choosing us for all your tree needs! We offer a full range of commercial and residential tree services in the Chicagoland area including tree removal, tree trimming, storm clean up, and stump removal.

"Fast and easy!"

Benjamin P on April 2022

J & S Tree Service Inc. is bonded, licensed, and fully insured so you can feel confident when choosing us for all your tree needs! We offer a full range of commercial and residential tree services in the Chicagoland area including tree removal, tree trimming, storm clean up, and stump removal.

"Fast and easy!"

Benjamin P on April 2022


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FnJ Landscaping

5017 Magoun Avenue
3.50(
2
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FnJ Landscaping

5017 Magoun Avenue
3.50(
2
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Approved Pro
240 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

FNJ Landscaping Services has long been leading valued clients to understand the chance of having that dream design for their outdoor spaces for many years.

"The quality of the work was poor, the sod was laid and not rolled out which is preventing the sod from catching and causing the lawn to look uneven, the grass seed/ dirt was spread sporadically over the front lawn without focusing on the bare spots which was the ultimate goal of the seeding. (for treatment/solution to holes in the lawn to promote grass growth in those areas.) Also there was very little grass seeds or dirt spread to back lawn. I brought this to Kevin's attention and he said he would take care of it and that he ran out of dirt, also his response to my calls or e-mails was not timely or not at all. I called and text him on several occasions requesting that he comes to complete the job and he never showed up to complete the job as promised. I also feel the additional cost he charged ($1500) to lay 4 to 5 rolls of sod for 20 ft. x 24 ft. area (480 sq. ft.) , was over priced and he took advantage of me and I am a victim of price gouging. His initial quote he gave me was 3400 (for the seeding, retainer wall removal, aeration, power raking, cutting the grass, plant 1 bush) but I just noticed he has put 3500 on the contract so even in that instance I paid him $100 more than what was agreed upon. The contract that he wanted me to sign was very extensive and "construction focused" and did not address everything we had discussed for this project. It basically was an agreement to ensure payment and cover himself if I did not pay. When I noticed the contract did not list line by line description of the scope of the work I brought that to his attention and asked him to include what the job would intel ( work order) listing what we had talked about. He told me he would bring it when he came to do the job. I didn't receive anything, but he had already came to to start the job. By the time he finally came to start the job I had received a warning from the village due to my grass had grown more then 5 inches waiting for him to come and take care of cutting the grass when he was to start the project. The overall communication and follow up with this company is not good and they do not provide detailed scope of work orders even when requested."

Clem W on July 2025

FNJ Landscaping Services has long been leading valued clients to understand the chance of having that dream design for their outdoor spaces for many years.

"The quality of the work was poor, the sod was laid and not rolled out which is preventing the sod from catching and causing the lawn to look uneven, the grass seed/ dirt was spread sporadically over the front lawn without focusing on the bare spots which was the ultimate goal of the seeding. (for treatment/solution to holes in the lawn to promote grass growth in those areas.) Also there was very little grass seeds or dirt spread to back lawn. I brought this to Kevin's attention and he said he would take care of it and that he ran out of dirt, also his response to my calls or e-mails was not timely or not at all. I called and text him on several occasions requesting that he comes to complete the job and he never showed up to complete the job as promised. I also feel the additional cost he charged ($1500) to lay 4 to 5 rolls of sod for 20 ft. x 24 ft. area (480 sq. ft.) , was over priced and he took advantage of me and I am a victim of price gouging. His initial quote he gave me was 3400 (for the seeding, retainer wall removal, aeration, power raking, cutting the grass, plant 1 bush) but I just noticed he has put 3500 on the contract so even in that instance I paid him $100 more than what was agreed upon. The contract that he wanted me to sign was very extensive and "construction focused" and did not address everything we had discussed for this project. It basically was an agreement to ensure payment and cover himself if I did not pay. When I noticed the contract did not list line by line description of the scope of the work I brought that to his attention and asked him to include what the job would intel ( work order) listing what we had talked about. He told me he would bring it when he came to do the job. I didn't receive anything, but he had already came to to start the job. By the time he finally came to start the job I had received a warning from the village due to my grass had grown more then 5 inches waiting for him to come and take care of cutting the grass when he was to start the project. The overall communication and follow up with this company is not good and they do not provide detailed scope of work orders even when requested."

Clem W on July 2025


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Progressive Tree Service

1035 Dewey Avenue
4.61(
76
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Approved Pro

Progressive Tree Service

1035 Dewey Avenue
4.61(
76
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
238 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

Progressive tree specializes in tree removal and tree care services, including: stump removal, tree trimming or pruning, tree shaping, cabling and bracing, and tree health care such as insect and disease management. At Progressive Tree Service, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform and are experts that will always keep you educated about the work process. We also value your family's safety as well as the safety of our employees, which is why all of our staff are specially trained and have at least 5 years of experience before climbing or operating equipment. Our team is dedicated to continuing education in order to stay on the leading edge of the arboriculture industry, so whether you need simple shrubbery trimming and shaping or something more complex such as removing an 80' tree from your back yard, we have the skills, people and tools to do the job correctly, safely, and efficiently. Progressive Tree Service is dedicated to providing our customers with the safest and highest quality of work at a fair price while preserving the beauty, health and integrity of the environment

"The tree looked great when they were done. They did a good job of clean up afterwards. I was happy with the work, and it cost a little less than I expected."

Richard M on February 2024

Progressive tree specializes in tree removal and tree care services, including: stump removal, tree trimming or pruning, tree shaping, cabling and bracing, and tree health care such as insect and disease management. At Progressive Tree Service, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform and are experts that will always keep you educated about the work process. We also value your family's safety as well as the safety of our employees, which is why all of our staff are specially trained and have at least 5 years of experience before climbing or operating equipment. Our team is dedicated to continuing education in order to stay on the leading edge of the arboriculture industry, so whether you need simple shrubbery trimming and shaping or something more complex such as removing an 80' tree from your back yard, we have the skills, people and tools to do the job correctly, safely, and efficiently. Progressive Tree Service is dedicated to providing our customers with the safest and highest quality of work at a fair price while preserving the beauty, health and integrity of the environment

"The tree looked great when they were done. They did a good job of clean up afterwards. I was happy with the work, and it cost a little less than I expected."

Richard M on February 2024


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Luna Lever LLC

5.00(
3
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Luna Lever LLC

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
174 local quotes requested

At Luna Lever LLC, we're a team with over 30 years of experience in railroad maintenance, concrete, demolition, and excavation services. We also provide landscape and snow removal services. We offer a wide range of maintenance and construction services in Northwest, Indiana and Chicagoland demolition excavation construction demolition concrete excavation landscape snow removal maintenance and construction

"Extremely well. They're hard workers and they also cleaned up well. The turf looks amazing. 👌"

Deborah S on September 2025

At Luna Lever LLC, we're a team with over 30 years of experience in railroad maintenance, concrete, demolition, and excavation services. We also provide landscape and snow removal services. We offer a wide range of maintenance and construction services in Northwest, Indiana and Chicagoland demolition excavation construction demolition concrete excavation landscape snow removal maintenance and construction

"Extremely well. They're hard workers and they also cleaned up well. The turf looks amazing. 👌"

Deborah S on September 2025


Illinois Tree Service

1702 Grand Highlands Dr
4.88(
307
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Approved Pro

Illinois Tree Service

1702 Grand Highlands Dr
4.88(
307
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
269 local quotes requested

Illinois Tree Service - Chicago's Premier Tree Service. Locally owned & operated, we are proud to be your trusted experts in tree care. With our award-winning service, we go above and beyond to ensure your trees are healthy and beautiful. Contact us today for all your tree service needs.

"The crew showed up early, did a quick efficient job and cleaned up after themselves. They exceeded my expectations."

Jon W on July 2022

Illinois Tree Service - Chicago's Premier Tree Service. Locally owned & operated, we are proud to be your trusted experts in tree care. With our award-winning service, we go above and beyond to ensure your trees are healthy and beautiful. Contact us today for all your tree service needs.

"The crew showed up early, did a quick efficient job and cleaned up after themselves. They exceeded my expectations."

Jon W on July 2022


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Ramos Tree Service

4.33(
6
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Ramos Tree Service

4.33(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
847 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Tree service business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Never showed up for mutually agreed upon time to give me an estimate for the job. When I texted him an hour later asking if he was still coming he did not respond…. Wasted my time!! Very unprofessional!! My rating would be zero stars but your website does not allow for that… a shame!!"

Virginia J on June 2025

Tree service business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Never showed up for mutually agreed upon time to give me an estimate for the job. When I texted him an hour later asking if he was still coming he did not respond…. Wasted my time!! Very unprofessional!! My rating would be zero stars but your website does not allow for that… a shame!!"

Virginia J on June 2025


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Wolfpack Electric LLC

7821 S Knox Ave
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Wolfpack Electric LLC

7821 S Knox Ave
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
33 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Rather than using a common two-by-four piece of wood for a rafter, you probably will use two-by-six, two-by-eight, two-by-ten, or even two-by-twelve boards. Wider lumber is typically a better choice in a larger building as it provides more sturdiness. Some installers may use wider lumber for rafters near the edges of the roof, where the greatest stress occurs, and save money with narrower lumber toward the middle.

Yes, most general contractors require a down payment for project completion. A reasonable down payment for a contractor is 10% to 25% of the total project cost, though that will vary based on project size and location. The down payment helps cover the upfront costs of materials and permits and helps ensure payment for the project at hand. 

Your fence post holes should be about three times as wide as the post. So if your post is 4-by-4 inches, you should make your hole at least 12 inches wide. The depth of the hole depends on the height of your post, but it should be as deep as one-third of the post height.

Pergolas and similar overhead outdoor structures will typically be subject to building code regulations. Every municipality is different, and some may have specs or permit requirements, so it’s important to double-check. Some HOAs may also have restrictions on what you can build, so be sure to check with your HOA as well (if applicable).

On average, a prefabricated pergola kit takes one to four hours to build. Prefabricated pergolas are the fastest to install and could save you money, while custom pergolas can take several days to install, ranging from eight to 16 hours. The number of workers on the project can also impact how long it takes to install a pergola. 

If you need to build a concrete slab, level your property, or remove obstacles from your yard before building a pergola, then your project could take several weeks to complete.

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